2009 Gold-Plated D.C. Territories Quarter

Following the highly successful Statehood quarter program, this District of Columbia issue is the first of six new 2009 quarters honoring D.C. and the U.S. Territories. This coin is layered in gleaming 24K gold thanks to Littleton's artists!

Honors the seat of federal government, on a site chosen by George Washington – for whom the city of Washington, D.C. is named

Depicts music legend Duke Ellington born and raised in D.C. – and bears the district motto JUSTICE FOR ALL